With over 1,000 college applications, 5 Posse Scholars, and nearly 250 college admissions decisions thus far, Worcester students have been working endlessly to cross the finish line before the first of May. The past few months have consisted of students meeting with their counselors to complete financial aid applications, interviews, and various scholarship applications.
February vacation was no different. After the Hanover Scholarship event held back in November, the Access Team held its second Scholarship Party event, where students were assisted throughout the Greater Worcester Foundation Scholarship application process. All afternoon, the resource room was active with students drafting, editing, and adding the final touches to their writing prompts. In addition to students registering for the tedious online application, there were also many conversations held about different college visits and admission decisions that students have received.
What makes this particular scholarship so unique is that by submitting just one application, each student is considered for all scholarships which he/she is eligible for. The Greater Worcester Community Foundation awards over 350 college scholarships every spring from 130 different scholarship funds. The foundation, which offers scholarships ranging in size from $300 to $7,000, has awarded close to $300,000 to over 200 students in the Worcester area.
-Written by Bottom Line Senior Access Counselor, Theresa Pickens
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